Toyokuni (1777–1835)
Toyokuni is a Japanese artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $192. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Toyokuni is recorded as sold in 2026 for $201; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Toyokuni on OpeningBid →What is a Toyokuni work worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toyokuni work is $192.
The median Toyokuni print sells for $137 across 78 lots.
The median Toyokuni work on paper sells for $14,848 across 2 lots.
The median Toyokuni photograph sells for $341 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Toyokuni prints typically sell for $87–$283 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 122 | $137†‡ | $8,365 | 63.9% | 2026-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $14,848 | $28,700 | 50% | 2025-03-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $341 | $341 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,625‡ | $28,700 | — | 2021-11-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $87–$283†‡ | $150†‡ | $8,365 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $70–$115‡ | $105‡ | $250‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $28,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $8,365 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,386‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $996 |
| Photography | 2026 | $341 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Toyokuni worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toyokuni work is $192. The median Toyokuni print sells for $137 across 78 lots. The median Toyokuni work on paper sells for $14,848 across 2 lots. The median Toyokuni photograph sells for $341 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Toyokuni prints typically sell for $87–$283 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Toyokuni print?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toyokuni print is $137. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Toyokuni's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Toyokuni print is $8,365.
What is the average price of a small Toyokuni print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Toyokuni print (small (under 50 cm)) is $150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Toyokuni's auction record?
Toyokuni's auction record is $28,700, set in 2006.
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